STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"The Maquis, Part II"
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STAR TREK: DS9 - "The Maquis, Part II" - 02/17/94 - CAST
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"The Maquis, Part II"
CAST
SISKO GUL DUKAT
KIRA HUDSON
ODO SAKONNA
QUARK AMAROS
BASHIR NECHEYEV
DAX XEPOLITE
O'BRIEN PARN
KOBB
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES N.D. MAQUIS
STAR TREK: DS9 - "The Maquis, Part II" - 02/17/94 - SETS
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"The Maquis, Part II"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
DEEP SPACE NINE DEEP SPACE NINE
AIRLOCK CORRIDOR
COMMANDER'S OFFICE JUNGLE
DUKAT'S GUEST QUARTERS
HOLDING AREA
PROMENADE
OPS
ORINOCO
MEKONG
RIO GRANDE
CAVES
MAQUIS SHIP
VOLAN COLONY MEETING HOUSE
STAR TREK: "The Maquis, Part II" - 02/17/94 -PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"The Maquis, Part II"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
BAJOR BAY-jor
BAJORAN buh-JOR-an
BOKINOR bawk-nor
BRYMA BRI-muh
CARDASSIA car-DASS-ee-uh
CARDASSIAN car-DASS-ee-en
DOM-JOT dum-jot
DROFO AWA droh-foh ah-wah
HAKTON RACK-ton
HETMAN HET-man
LISSPEIANS li-SEP-ee-ans
MAQUIS m'KEE
NECHEYEV neh-CHAY-ev
OORT 00-rt
PEILIOS PEL-ee-ohs
PYGORIANS peh-GORE-ians
REGREEIN reh-GREE-in
SAKONNA suh-KOE-nah
UMOTH 00-muth
VOLAN VOE-lahn
XEPOLITE ZEP-oh-light
ZAKDORNS ZAK-dorns
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"The Maquis, Part II"
TEASER
FADE IN:
RECAP OF "THE MAQUIS, PART I"
1 EXT. JUNGLE - DAY
HUDSON has brought SISKO to a secluded area where the Maquis
have made a temporary camp. In the background, we see KIRA
and BASHIR, surrounded by a handful of armed Maquis.
Though Hudson continues to keep his phaser trained on Sisko,
both men, at least initially, try their best to keep the
mood light and unthreatening. After all, they've been close
for a long time and neither is anxious to see their friendship
end. Still, the tension between them is never far from the
surface.
Hudson is especially uncomfortable. He knows that he's
betrayed Sisko, and he also has mixed feelings about turning
his back on Starfleet. This is not a man who has an easy
time justifying the use of violence.
HUDSON
(amused)
Ben, you should've seen the look on
your face when you saw me standing
there.
SISKO
I hardly recognized you without your
uniform.
Hudson reaches down into a satchel and takes out his folded
Starfleet uniform, which he offers to Sisko.
HUDSON
(re: the uniform)
Lately, it's been feeling a little
tight on me.
Sisko looks at the uniform and then reluctantly accepts it.
SISKO
Just like that?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER 2.
1 CONTINUED:
There's a long beat as Hudson waits for a response, but
Sisko just stares down at the clothing in his hand.
HUDSON
(trying to convince
himself as well)
It's just a uniform, Ben.
SISKO
Is that all it is?
(a beat)
I remember when you first put it on.
HUDSON
The day we graduated from the Academy.
We both swore we'd be starship
captains by the time we were thirty.
SISKO
(smiles)
And admirals by forty.
(with feeling)
I think we've both done pretty well
for ourselves.
HUDSON
We did, didn't we. But now... now
I've found something better.
(re: his Maquis
comrades)
These settlers, Ben, if you saw all
they've accomplished without any
help from the Federation... you'd be
fighting along with them.
SISKO
I don't think so.
HUDSON
(insistent)
They've traveled out here to the
back of the beyond and built homes
out of the wilderness. Maybe the
Federation can turn their backs on
them, but I can't.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER 3.
1 CONTINUED: (2)
SISKO
I'm not asking you to. But your
joining the Maquis isn't helping
anyone. Your actions have only
endangered the treaty, put millions
of lives at risk...
HUDSON
(interrupting)
The Federation believes every problem
can be solved with a treaty. But
out here, on the frontier, without
the power of the Federation to back
it up, a treaty's just a piece of
paper.
SISKO
Do you have evidence that the Central
Command has violated the treaty?
HUDSON
Not yet, but we will.
SISKO
If you're depending on Gul Dukat for
proof, you're going to be
disappointed.
HUDSON
Why do you say that?
SISKO
Because I don't think he knows.
HUDSON
We'll find out, won't we.
SISKO
I want him back, Cal.
HUDSON
He's not here.
SISKO
Then where is he?
A long beat of tension, then...
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER 4.
1 CONTINUED: (3)
HUDSON
I never thought I'd see the day where
you'd side with a Cardassian against
me.
SISKO
Damn it, Cal. I'm on your side.
HUDSON
You have a funny way of showing it.
SISKO
I'm trying to stop you from making
the biggest mistake of your life.
The Federation believes in this
treaty. If you destroy it,
Starfleet'll come after you, and
they won't be satisfied until you're
behind bars. But if we put a stop
to this now... if we work together
to end the violence...
HUDSON
(angry)
The violence will never end as long
as the Central Command keeps smuggling
weapons to their colonies.
(a beat, regaining
his poise)
I wish there was another way to handle
this thing. I really do. No one
wants peace more than the Maquis...
Hudson doesn't see the irony in this, but Sisko does.
SISKO
And you're willing to blow up
Cardassian ships to get it.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER 5.
1 CONTINUED: (4)
HUDSON
(simply)
The Bok'Nor won't ever smuggle weapons
again.
SISKO
And its crewmembers won't be going
home to their families, either.
Hudson's silence tells Sisko he's made his point.
SISKO
(continuing, pressing
his advantage)
Look, you say that the Central Command
is behind the smuggling. Fine.
Let's prove it.
HUDSON
How?
SISKO
We'll go to Cardassia... find the
evidence to back up your claim. And
when we do, we'll take it to the
Federation...
HUDSON
(interrupting)
No. The Federation abandoned us.
Told us to take care of ourselves.
Well, that's what we intend to do.
But you, Ben, you could be invaluable.
(off Sisko's look)
Let us use your station.
SISKO
For what?
HUDSON
Any number of things. A maintenance
facility for our ships... a supply
depot...
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER 6.
1 CONTINUED: (5)
SISKO
(interrupting)
I can't allow that.
HUDSON
Every week, innocent people are being
murdered by the Cardassians... and I
won't allow their deaths to go
unpunished.
A beat. Stalemate. Sisko understands how far over the line
his friend has crossed.
SISKO
You don't want peace, Cal. You want
revenge.
Hudson knows he's lost Sisko. He tries to hide his regret
with a casual bravado.
HUDSON
I prefer to call it retaliation.
(a beat)
I'm sorry we won't be working
together, Benjamin. It would've
been nice... like old times.
Hudson gestures for Sisko to join Kira and Bashir.
2 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
As Sisko walks towards his officers, Hudson stays back and
points his phaser at Benjamin. Kira sees this and shouts a
warning.
KIRA
Commander!
Two of the Maquis shoot Kira and Bashir. Sisko whirls back
toward Hudson.
HUDSON
Sorry, Ben.
Hudson shoots Sisko, who collapses to the ground.
3 ANGLE ON HUDSON
As he looks down at Sisko's unconscious body.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER 7.
3 CONTINUED:
HUDSON
Let's go. Knowing Ben's temper, we
don't want to be here when he wakes
up.
And as Hudson and the Maquis EXIT...
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 8.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)
4 INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR
DAX is waiting as the airlock door slides open and Sisko,
Kira, and Bashir emerge. Dax falls into step beside them as
they walk down the corridor. Sisko is instantly in action,
giving orders, working with a full head of steam.
SISKO
Lieutenant, I want to speak to the
Cardassian Central Command.
DAX
Then you're in luck. Legate Parn
will be arriving here within the
hour.
Sisko and Dax exchange a look, acknowledging that things are
heating up.
SISKO
A Legate. I feel honored. While
I'm waiting, I'll talk with Starfleet.
DAX
Admiral Necheyev's already here.
This gets another look from Sisko.
5 INT. OPS
O'BRIEN at his station. Sisko, Dax and Kira ENTER from the
Turbolift. Sisko heads for his office while calling to
O'Brien.
SISKO
Chief, The Maquis must have
transferred Dukat off their ship
before reaching that asteroid. I
want to know where they've hid him.
O'BRIEN
I could retrace their warp trail.
See if they met up with any other
ships.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 9.
5 CONTINUED:
SISKO
Do it.
Sisko continues into his office...
6 INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE
Sisko ENTERS to find a forboding Admiral NECHEYEV waiting
for him.
SISKO
(a greeting)
Admiral...
NECHEYEV
(no time for
pleasantries)
Commander, the Cardassian Central
Command has gone on military alert
in response to the kidnapping of Gul
Dukat.
7 NEW ANGLE
Sisko refuses to allow the Admiral's brusque manner to rattle
him.
SISKO
I'm not surprised.
NECHEYEV
This Security Chief of yours... the
shape-shifter.
Sisko pretends to a calm he's not really feeling in order to
protect his Chief of Security.
SISKO
Odo.
NECHEYEV
(whatever)
Odo. Are you sure you wouldn't be
better off with a Starfleet officer
heading up your security team.
SISKO
Admiral, I have complete faith in
Odo's ability to do his job.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 10.
7 CONTINUED:
The Admiral does not look convinced, but decides not to
press it.
NECHEYEV
If you say so, Commander.
SISKO
I do. As for Gul Dukat, I assure
you that we're taking all possible
steps to locate him.
NECHEYEV
Good. Keep me informed of your
progress.
SISKO
I will. But Admiral, there's a bigger
issue here than rescuing Dukat.
NECHEYEV
(skeptical)
And what is that?
SISKO
The Maquis.
This is clearly not one of the Admiral's favorite subjects.
NECHEYEV
The Maquis... are a bunch of
irresponsible hotheads.
SISKO
These "hotheads" are responsible for
the bombing of the Bok'Nor.
NECHEYEV
I'm aware of that, Commander. We
never should've allowed those
colonists to remain on the Cardassian
side of the Demilitarized Zone.
SISKO
Well they're there, Admiral. And
they're not leaving.
NECHEYEV
(annoyed)
Don't they realize that they're
jeopardizing our treaty with the
Cardassians?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 11.
7 CONTINUED: (2)
SISKO
The Maquis never signed any treaty.
NECHEYEV
What about Commander Hudson? He's
lived with these people. What's his
analysis of the situation?
A beat as Sisko has to decide whether to tell the truth about
his friend.
SISKO
I'll... have to ask him.
NECHEYEV
You do that.
(a beat)
I want you to find the Maquis,
Commander... talk to them... remind
them that they're citizens of the
Federation... that it's imperative
that we preserve the treaty with the
Cardassians.
SISKO
A treaty the Cardassians may not be
honoring.
NECHEYEV
Are you questioning Federation policy,
Commander?
SISKO
All I know is that the situation in
the Demilitarized Zone is
deteriorating rapidly.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 12.
7 CONTINUED: (3)
NECHEYEV
Personally, I think you're overstating
the problem. Establish a dialogue
with the Maquis. They're still
Federation citizens. I'm sure they'll
listen to reason. Good luck,
Commander.
Necheyev EXITS.
SISKO
(to himself,
incredulous)
Establish a dialogue? What the hell
does she think I've been trying to
do?
8 INCLUDE KIRA
As she ENTERS Sisko's office.
KIRA
Commander?
SISKO
(still fuming)
Just because a group of people belongs
to the Federation doesn't mean they're
saints.
KIRA
Excuse me?
SISKO
(to Kira)
You know what the trouble is?
KIRA
(not following)
No...
SISKO
(emphatic)
The trouble is Earth.
KIRA
(still confused)
Really?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 13.
8 CONTINUED:
SISKO
On Earth there's no poverty, no crime,
no war. You look out the window of
Starfleet headquarters and you see...
paradise. Well, it's easy to be a
saint in paradise. But the Maquis
don't live in paradise. Out there
in the Demilitarized Zone, all the
problems haven't been solved yet.
Out there, there are no saints...
just people. Angry, scared,
determined people who are going to
do whatever it takes to survive.
Whether it meets with Federation
approval or not.
KIRA
Makes sense to me.
A beat as Sisko regains his composure. He smiles at Kira.
SISKO
(slight chagrin)
I'm glad someone understands.
KIRA
Legate Parn's ship just put in at
Docking Bay Five. Maybe you'd like
to give him the same speech.
SISKO
I just might do that.
ODO'S COM VOICE
Odo to Sisko.
SISKO
(to comm)
Go ahead, Constable.
ODO'S COM VOICE
I think you'd better get down to
security. I've caught one of the
Vulcan's accomplices.
9 INT. HOLDING AREA
Close on the panicked yet calculating face of QUARK.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 14.
9 CONTINUED:
QUARK
Commander, I assure you that I had
no idea that Sakonna was planning to
kidnap Gul Dukat.
10 INCLUDE ODO AND SISKO
standing in front of Quark's holding cell. Odo harumphs.
ODO
Really. Then perhaps you can explain
why the two of you were spending so
much time together.
QUARK
Surely it's no crime keeping company
with a beautiful female. You ought
to try it, Odo. It might improve
your disposition.
ODO
Do you expect us to believe that a
Vulcan would be interested in you
for your lobes.
QUARK
Vulcans are a species that appreciate
good ears.
(to Sisko)
Commander, this is very embarrassing,
having to discuss my personal life
in such surroundings.
SISKO
Embarrassment is going to be the
least of your problems unless you
tell me what kind of business
arrangement you had with that woman.
Quark looks for a way out, but sees none and decides to make
the best of it.
QUARK
All right. But first I want to make
it clear that I was led astray by
Sakonna's feminine wiles.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 15.
10 CONTINUED:
ODO
Save the excuses, Quark. Tell us
what you were up to.
QUARK
Sakonna was in the market for certain
items which I was able to obtain for
her... at a considerable discount, I
might add.
SISKO
What items?
Quark looks from one unfriendly face to another.
ODO
We're waiting.
Quark shrugs and decides he might as well get this over with.
QUARK
Let's see, where to begin... she
wanted some deflector shields...
navigational arrays... maybe... a
couple of hundred photon torpedoes.
SISKO
(outraged)
Photon torpedoes.
QUARK
(apologetic)
And pulse cannons... and some high
energy disrupters...
ODO
Weapons. You sold weapons to a
terrorist group.
QUARK
(feathers ruffled)
I did not. The Pygorians sold them
the weapons. I merely... made some
introductions. Besides, I hadn't
even heard of the Maquis until after
Dukat was kidnapped.
SISKO
I want a complete list of every weapon
she purchased.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 16.
10 CONTINUED: (2)
QUARK
Of course. And if you need some one
to testify against Sakonna in court,
I'd be more than willing...
ODO
(interrupting)
Would you?
QUARK
In a second.
(to Sisko)
And let me know if there's anyone
else who needs testifying against.
Odo harumphs.
QUARK
I'll tell you one thing, Commander,
Sakonna was on a tight clock.
Whatever she needed those weapons
for, it's going to happen within the
next few days.
SISKO
Just get me the list, Quark.
Sisko turns to go.
ODO
Sir?
Sisko turns back.
ODO
(continuing)
I assume you'll be going out to search
for Dukat again?
SISKO
As soon as O'Brien tells us where to
look.
ODO
I'd like to join you. After all, I
am in charge of security.
SISKO
(nods)
I'd be happy to have you along.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 17.
10 CONTINUED: (3)
ODO
(acknowledges, then)
One other thing...
(re: Quark)
How long do I keep him in here?
SISKO
(looking at Quark)
Forever.
Sisko leaves. Odo smiles.
QUARK
I've always enjoyed the Commander's
wry sense of humor. But really Odo,
how long am I going to be in here?
ODO
I'll let you know.
Odo EXITS.
QUARK
Odo... this isn't funny. Odo...
11 INT. PROMENADE
Sisko EXITS Security and finds Kira and Legate PARN waiting
for him. Kira looks as thrilled as ever to be in the company
of a Cardassian. For his part, Parn never bothers to glance
at or address Kira directly through the entire scene.
KIRA
Commander, this is Legate Parn. He
insisted on seeing you immediately.
PARN
Crucial business demands immediate
attention. And as a member of the
Cardassian Central Command I must
assure you, Commander, that what we
have to discuss is most crucial
indeed.
SISKO
I understand. And I assure you that
we're doing all we can to find Gul
Dukat.
The three of them start walking down the Promenade.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 18.
11 CONTINUED:
PARN
Please, Commander, your efforts are
appreciated but unnecessary.
(off Sisko's surprise)
You see the Central Command has
learned that Gul Dukat was the leader
of a small group of misguided officers
who were funnelling weapons to our
colonies in the Demilitarized Zone.
A beat as Sisko and Kira absorb this news. Sisko keeps a
poker face, hiding his skepticism from Parn.
KIRA
So the Maquis were right. The
Cardassian settlers are being supplied
by the Central Command.
PARN
(to Sisko)
Dukat and the others were operating
entirely without our knowledge. The
Central Command would never sanction
anything that would violate our treaty
with the Federation. We've arrested
Dukat's co-conspirators and they'll
be dealt with accordingly.
SISKO
Where does that leave Dukat?
PARN
With the Maquis... Where he belongs.
SISKO
Are you saying you don't want him
back?
PARN
I assume the Maquis will execute him
for his crimes.
SISKO
I wouldn't be surprised.
PARN
Well then, I don't see where it makes
a difference whether we do it or
they do it.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 19.
11 CONTINUED: (2)
Kira makes sure she's in Parn's sight line even though
she addresses Sisko.
KIRA
(to Sisko)
How do we know they won't use Dukat's
death as an excuse to send troops
into the Demilitarized Zone?
PARN
(to Sisko)
I assure you, Commander, there'll be
no retaliation. Cardassia has no
desire to go to war again with the
Federation. You have my word.
KIRA
(underwhelmed)
Your word?
They stop at an airlock.
SISKO
(gentle restraint)
Major.
(to Parn)
I've found our little talk very
enlightening.
PARN
I hoped you would.
SISKO
Unfortunately, I have some business
to attend to. But I hope you'll
take some time and enjoy the station.
PARN
Thank you, Commander. But I too
must return to my duties.
(re: passing Bajorans)
Besides I'm afraid the place has
lost its charm since the last time I
was here.
He EXITS through the airlock.
KIRA
I don't believe a word he said.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 19A.
11 CONTINUED: (3)
SISKO
Neither do I. But he did tell me
something I needed to know.
(off her look)
Cal was right. The Central Command
is smuggling weapons into the
Demilitarized Zone.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 20.
11 CONTINUED: (4)
And as they ponder the repercussions...
12 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)
13 INT. OPS
Sisko, Kira, Dax, and O'Brien are in conference around the
Ops Table. Dax is in the middle of bringing everyone up to
speed.
DAX
We've just received a report that
three Federation settlers were killed
on Hakton Seven. The Cardassians
claim it was in response to the
destruction of the Bok'Nor.
SISKO
Which gives the Maquis a new excuse
to strike back.
(to O'Brien)
Chief, what've you found.
O'BRIEN
Based on the residual subspace
distortion from their warp drive, I
was able to plot the course of the
Maquis ship that took Dukat.
14 INCLUDE A MONITOR (VPB)
As O'Brien brings up a graphic illustrating the ship's route.
O'BRIEN
As you can see, long range sensors
show no signs of any other vessels
traveling along the same route.
SISKO
All right, then they didn't transfer
him to another ship. What about a
planet?
O'BRIEN
It's possible. Their course took
them past five M Class planets. I
downloaded their coordinates into
the Rio Grande's computer.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE 21.
14 CONTINUED:
SISKO
Good work.
(to Comm)
Sisko to Odo.
ODO'S COM VOICE
Yes, Commander.
SISKO
Find Doctor Bashir and meet me at
Landing Pad "C" immediately.
ODO'S COM VOICE
On our way.
Sisko and the others stand. Sisko and Kira head for the
Turbolift.
KIRA
Commander, you know there's no reason
to go after Dukat. I mean, you heard
Legate Parn. They don't want him
back.
SISKO
Are you suggesting we leave him to
the Maquis?
KIRA
Why risk our lives for a man
responsible for so many Bajoran
deaths? The way I see it, he's
getting exactly what he deserves.
There's a part of Sisko that might agree with her, but...
SISKO
(stepping into the
Turbolift)
Landing Pad "C."
(to Kira)
The Central Command wants him dead.
That's reason enough for us to want
him alive.
Hold on Sisko's determined expression and then...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO 22.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
15 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
A small M class planet.
16 INT. CAVES
SAKONNA sits before DUKAT, her fingers placed on his forehead
in the familiar posture of the Vulcan mind meld. AMAROS and
a handful of other Maquis watch as Sakonna goes through the
ritual.
SAKONNA
(concentrating deeply)
My mind to your mind... your thoughts
to my thoughts...
Dukat remains immobile, his eyes closed. Sakonna seems to
be straining.
SAKONNA
My mind to your mind... Your thoughts
to my thoughts...
It still doesn't seem to be working.
SAKONNA
(continuing, strained
whisper)
My mind... to your... mind...
AMAROS
What's wrong?
Dukat's eyes open and he smiles.
DUKAT
It's not working. That's what's
wrong.
Sakonna breaks the connection. She looks exhausted.
SAKONNA
This is quite puzzling. I am unable
to establish a mind meld. It would
appear he has the ability to shield
his thoughts.
DUKAT
It's simply a matter of discipline.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO 23.
16 CONTINUED:
AMAROS
Now what do we do?
SAKONNA
After I rest a moment, I will try
again.
DUKAT
(in surprising good
humor)
You people really don't do this very
well, do you? Now Cardassians know
how to extract information. But it
can get rather... unpleasant. And
everyone knows how the Federation
dislikes unpleasantness.
AMAROS
I share very few sentiments with the
Federation.
DUKAT
Oh, that's right. You're renegades,
aren't you?
(a beat)
Or so you'd like to think.
Unfortunately, the Federation has
taught you your lessons all too well.
(almost pitying)
You simply lack the... commitment to
do what's necessary.
AMAROS
Tell that to the crew of the Bok'Nor.
DUKAT
(dismissive)
Anyone can blow up a ship. But to
look your enemy in the eye... knowing
you'll remember his face for the
rest of your life... and still be
able to do what's necessary... now
that takes a stronger stomach than
you'll ever have.
AMAROS
We'll see about that.
He starts toward Dukat, but Sakonna stops him with a
restraining hand.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO 24.
16 CONTINUED: (2)
SAKONNA
No. He's right. We do not possess
the Cardassians' gift for inflicting
pain.
DUKAT
(to Amaros)
You see.
SAKONNA
(to Dukat)
Nor would we want such a gift.
AMAROS
But we do need to know when the
Central Command's sending its next
weapons shipment. So if it's all
the same to you, Sakonna... I'll
take over the interrogation.
(to Dukat)
This way we can find out just how
"committed" I am.
SISKO (O.S.)
I don't think anyone's that
interested.
All eyes turn to...
17 NEW ANGLE
Sisko, Bashir, and Odo standing on the other side of the
cave. Sisko and Bashir have their phasers drawn. The Maquis
immediately point their weapons at the intruders.
SISKO
Put down your weapons. We're not
here to fight you.
AMAROS
If that's true, then you'll let us
go about our business.
SISKO
I'm not leaving without Dukat.
AMAROS
Then you're not leaving.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO 25.
17 CONTINUED:
BASHIR
Look, we're on the same side here.
We all want to stop the arms
shipments. Why not work together.
DUKAT
(to Sisko; an impatient
hiss)
Stop talking and shoot them.
The Maquis tense and get ready for a fight. Sisko raises
his hand in a calming gesture.
SISKO
No. That's not what we want.
DUKAT
(urgent)
What are you waiting for?
SISKO
(to the Maquis)
Put down your weapons.
ODO
Do as he says.
DUKAT
Shoot them.
When Sisko doesn't respond, Dukat suddenly leaps up and
backhands Sakonna across the face, knocking her to the ground.
18 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Amaros opens fire. The other Maquis follow suit. What
happens next takes only a matter of seconds:
19 SISKO AND BASHIR (OPTICAL)
Avoid the panicked shots of the Maquis and return fire with
cool professionalism. Bashir stuns one of the Maquis while
Sisko neatly shoots two others in rapid succession.
20 ANGLE ON AMAROS
Who breaks and runs.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO 26.
21 ODO (OPTICAL)
flings out his arm, which morphs and stretches into a whip.
22 AMAROS (OPTICAL)
Is caught around the neck by the whip and is yanked back off
his feet.
23 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
As the whip recoils off Amaros's neck, Dukat runs over to
Amaros, grabs him by the collar, and violently slams him up
against the cave wall.
Sisko rushes over and restrains Dukat.
SISKO
Let him go.
Dukat ignores Sisko, who has to physically pull him away.
SISKO
(continuing)
I said let him go.
Dukat backs down. The other Maquis are groggily struggling
back to their feet. Bashir confiscates their phasers.
SISKO
Odo, get these people secured on the
runabout.
ODO
With pleasure, Commander.
He starts rounding up the Maquis.
SISKO
(re: Amaros)
Except this one.
AMAROS
You mean I'm free to go?
SISKO
(to Amaros, urgent
but controlled)
Tell Cal Hudson I haven't told
Starfleet anything yet.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO 27.
23 CONTINUED:
SISKO (Cont'd)
Tell him we can still solve this
thing together, but we're running out
of time. Tell him I still have his
uniform. He can have it back anytime
he wants.
Amaros nods and takes off. Hold on Sisko hoping for the
best but not even sure that Amaros will relay his message.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 28.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
24 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)
Re-establishing.
25 INT. DUKAT'S GUEST QUARTERS
Dukat, seated at a table, pours himself a glass of some exotic
Cardassian beverage. He pauses to admire its color, takes a
sip, and closes his eyes in bliss. He then surveys the table,
which is covered with Japanese-sized portions of Cardassian
delicacies. As he reaches for one with anticipation, the
door CHIMES.
DUKAT
(disappointed)
Enter.
The door opens and Sisko walks in.
SISKO
I just came by to see how you were
doing.
Dukat eats with relish.
DUKAT
I find a good meal to be extremely
relaxing, especially after a difficult
day.
SISKO
So do I.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 29.
25 CONTINUED:
DUKAT
Really. I wonder what else we have
in common.
SISKO
Very little, I imagine.
DUKAT
(laughs)
Other than the fact that you have my
office.
(a beat)
What's going to happen to your
prisoners?
SISKO
They'll be tried for their crimes
under the Federation Uniform Code of
Justice.
DUKAT
And if they're found innocent?
SISKO
I doubt they will be, but if they
are, they'll be set free.
DUKAT
How barbaric. On Cardassia, the
verdict is always known before the
trial begins. And it's always the
same.
SISKO
In that case, why bother with a trial
at all?
DUKAT
Because the people demand it. They
enjoy watching justice triumph over
evil. Every time. They find it
comforting.
SISKO
Isn't there a chance you might try
an innocent man by mistake?
DUKAT
Cardassians don't make mistakes.
SISKO
I'll have to remember that.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 30.
25 CONTINUED: (2)
Dukat eats some more of his meal, then...
DUKAT
One thing does puzzle me, Commander.
Surely the Central Command was
informed of my kidnapping.
SISKO
They learned about it almost as soon
as it happened.
DUKAT
Then why was I rescued by you? And
why wasn't the station surrounded by
Cardassian ships demanding my return?
SISKO
We did receive a visit from Legate
Parn.
DUKAT
(a satisfied smile)
I'm sure he made some rather ugly
threats on my behalf.
SISKO
He said that you were the one
responsible for smuggling weapons
into the Demilitarized Zone. And if
the Maquis didn't execute you, the
Central Command would.
(deadpan)
After a comforting trial I'm sure.
A long beat as Dukat absorbs this while struggling to maintain
his temper.
DUKAT
It appears my relationship with the
Central Command has deteriorated
somewhat. I knew this was inevitable
the moment we withdrew from Bajor.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 31.
25 CONTINUED: (3)
SISKO
Are you saying they blame you for
the withdrawal?
DUKAT
There are some who believe I should
have killed every last Bajoran when
I had the chance.
(wistful)
Ah, well. Too late for that, I'm
afraid. Commander, it seems I was...
SISKO
(suggesting)
Mistaken about the arms shipment?
DUKAT
It appears I was misinformed. I'm
beginning to believe the Central
Command is smuggling weapons into
the Demilitarized Zone after all.
SISKO
You really didn't know, did you?
DUKAT
(trying to put on a
good face)
They never bothered to tell me.
(a beat)
If I help you stop the smuggling,
will you help me stop the Maquis?
Sisko pauses. He knows that would be like making a pact
with the devil, but it seems that he and Dukat are on the
same side for a change.
SISKO
You've got yourself a deal. I've
called a staff meeting for oh-nine-
hundred.
DUKAT
I'll be there.
Sisko turns to leave.
DUKAT
Oh, and Commander?
Sisko turns.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 32.
25 CONTINUED: (4)
DUKAT
Thank you for coming to my rescue.
SISKO
(wryly)
I'm sure you'd have done the same
for me.
Both men know this is at best improbable. They exchange a
look of mutual understanding and Sisko EXITS.
26 INT. OPS
Sisko, Kira, Dax, O'Brien, Odo and Dukat are seated around
the Ops table.
SISKO
Constable, you have the list of
weapons Sakonna bought from Quark?
ODO
I do. And quite a list it is.
(reading off a PADD)
Six ship-mounted high energy
disrupters, three particle
accelerators, two hundred photon
torpedoes and a dozen pulse cannons.
KIRA
With that kind of firepower, the
Bajorans could've launched a full-
scale assault on Cardassia.
DUKAT
(smug)
And lost.
O'BRIEN
Sounds like the Maquis have had their
fill of border skirmishes. They're
ready for something bigger.
SISKO
According to Quark, they're planning
to launch their first attack any day
now.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 33.
26 CONTINUED:
DAX
(to Odo)
Have you been able to make any headway
with Sakonna?
ODO
Have you ever tried interrogating a
Vulcan, Lieutenant?
DAX
No.
ODO
Neither did I until today. I wouldn't
advise it. That calm measured voice
that tells you nothing, that impassive
stare, it can be quite frustrating.
DUKAT
Perhaps I could question her?
SISKO
I don't think so.
DUKAT
Pity. I like a challenge.
KIRA
You want a challenge, try finding
out how the Central Command is getting
weapons into the Demilitarized Zone.
DUKAT
(unphased)
My guess would be by way of a Xepolite
Free Trader.
DAX
Why the Xepolites?
DUKAT
Because the Xepolites have often
served as intermediaries for us in
the past.
SISKO
So have the Lissepians.
DUKAT
But the Xepolites have never been
caught.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 34.
26 CONTINUED: (2)
Dukat's words carry considerable weight. And as Sisko
tries to decide whether or not to trust the Cardassian...
27 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
A Xepolite Free Trader being approached by one of the
Runabouts.
28 INT. MEKONG
Sisko and O'Brien are at the controls. Kira and Dukat are
seated in back.
O'BRIEN
The Xepolite ship isn't responding
to our hail, sir.
DUKAT
Of course they're not responding.
Would you respond to a Federation
hail if your cargo bays were full of
Cardassian weapons?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 35.
28 CONTINUED:
SISKO
(to Kira)
Scan their ship, Major. Let's see
what they're carrying.
Kira works the proper controls.
KIRA
Our scanners can't penetrate their
hull.
O'BRIEN
(off monitor)
No wonder. It's composed of a sensor
reflective material. They obviously
value their privacy.
SISKO
Chief, you and Gul Dukat remain here.
Major, you're with me. Let's go see
if it's their privacy or their guilt
they're trying to protect.
O'BRIEN
Sorry, Commander, but you can't
transport over. They just raised
their shields.
DUKAT
You're wasting time. Xepolite ships
can reach a maximum speed of warp
nine point eight. If they decide to
run, we'll never catch them.
KIRA
(temper flaring)
So what would you suggest?
Dukat's happy for an opportunity to instruct.
DUKAT
I would breach their shields with my
phasers and destroy their bridge.
KIRA
(that figures)
Killing everyone there.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 36.
28 CONTINUED: (2)
DUKAT
That's correct. Then I would lock
onto the ship with my tractor beam
and tow it and its cargo back to the
station. Very simple. Very
effective.
SISKO
And needlessly bloody.
KIRA
Sounds like a Cardassian plan to me.
SISKO
Chief, fire a phaser across their
bow. Let's see if we can't get their
attention.
O'BRIEN
Yes, sir.
He hits a panel.
29 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Runabout fires a warning shot at the Xepolite ship.
30 INT. MEKONG
As before.
O'BRIEN
That woke them up. They're hailing
us.
Kira, Sisko, and O'Brien can't help but give Dukat triumphant
looks.
SISKO
On my monitor, Chief.
31 INCLUDE MONITOR (OPTICAL)
The XEPOLITE CAPTAIN appears on screen.
XEPOLITE
(on monitor)
I am Drofo Awa, Hetman of this vessel.
What do you want from us?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 37.
31 CONTINUED:
SISKO
I'm Commander Benjamin Sisko of the
United Federation of Planets. We
believe you're carrying Cardassian
weapons to their colonies in the
Demilitarized Zone.
XEPOLITE
(on monitor, sincerely)
Then you believe wrong, Commander.
My ship is carrying five kilotons of
Regreein wheat husks, nothing more.
SISKO
Five kilotons. That's a lot of wheat
husks. With your permission I'd
like to come aboard and see what
that looks like.
XEPOLITE
(on monitor)
Permission denied. Any attempt to
board my vessel will be considered
an act of piracy. Is that clear?
SISKO
Call it anything you like, but you're
not going anywhere until we search
your ship.
XEPOLITE
(on monitor,
threatening tone)
In that case, Commander...
DUKAT
(to the Xepolite)
In that case, you'll do exactly as
you're told. You'll allow us free
access to your ship, so that we can
verify that you are indeed carrying
Cardassian weapons into the
Demilitarized Zone.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 38.
31 CONTINUED: (2)
DUKAT (cont'd)
You will then follow us back to Deep
Space Nine, where your cargo will be
confiscated and you will make a full
confession detailing everything you
know about the smuggling of weapons
into the Demilitarized Zone. You
will then sign that confession, after
which you and your ship will be
allowed on your way. Is that clear.
XEPOLITE
(shocked)
I don't understand... you're a
Cardassian.
DUKAT
I'm not just any Cardassian. I'm
Gul Dukat, Commander of the Second
Order. You have fifteen seconds to
lower your shields or we'll destroy
your ship.
The Xepolite looks panicky.
XEPOLITE
No... wait.
DUKAT
Ten seconds.
XEPOLITE
It's not that simple.
DUKAT
Seven seconds.
XEPOLITE
I've already been paid.
DUKAT
Four seconds.
XEPOLITE
Stop counting... stop counting.
O'BRIEN
He's lowering his shields.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE 39.
31 CONTINUED: (3)
XEPOLITE
(on monitor, a defeated
man)
I'll await your arrival, Commander.
The monitor goes blank.
DUKAT
(to Sisko)
I think you can take over from here.
And as Sisko nods, impressed with Dukat's victory...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 40-41.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
32 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)
Re-establishing.
33 INT. HOLDING AREA
Quark and Sakonna are sharing the same cell.
QUARK
I hope you're happy.
SAKONNA
I am a Vulcan. My emotional state
is irrelevant.
QUARK
Well I'm a Ferengi. And my emotional
state is very relevant. And right
now, I'm miserable. And it's all
your fault.
SAKONNA
You were well paid for your
assistance.
QUARK
Not well enough. Look, why don't
you just tell them what they want to
know?
Sakonna just stares at him.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 42.
33 CONTINUED:
QUARK
(continuing, talking
confidentially)
I know the Cardassians can't be
trusted. I know that the Central
Command would like nothing better
than to destroy the Federation
colonies in the Demilitarized Zone.
SAKONNA
Then you agree with our position?
QUARK
Not for a second.
SAKONNA
Why not?
QUARK
Because your position is...
(searching for the
right word)
Illogical.
This takes Sakonna off guard.
SAKONNA
Do you propose to lecture me on
logic?
QUARK
I don't want to, but you leave me no
choice. It all comes down to the
third Rule of Acquisition.
(off her blank reaction)
You don't know that one, do you?
SAKONNA
I am not well versed in Ferengi
philosophy.
QUARK
Remind me to get you a copy of the
Rules. You never know when they'll
come in handy. Now, the third rule
clearly states, "Never pay more for
an acquisition than you have to."
SAKONNA
Logical. But I fail to see how that
applies to my situation.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 43.
33 CONTINUED: (2)
QUARK
You want to acquire peace. Fine.
Peace is good. But how much are you
willing to pay for it?
SAKONNA
Whatever it costs.
QUARK
That's the kind of irresponsible
spending that causes so many business
ventures to fail. You're forgetting
the third rule. Right now peace
could be bought at a bargain price
and you don't even realize it.
SAKONNA
I find this very confusing.
QUARK
Then I'll make it so simple that
even a Vulcan can understand. The
Central Command has been caught red-
handed smuggling weapons to their
settlers. So from now on, every
ship approaching the Demilitarized
Zone will be searched. Without the
support of the Central Command, the
Cardassian settlers won't be so eager
to fight.
SAKONNA
You forget the weapons they already
have.
QUARK
They have weapons... you have
weapons... everyone has weapons.
But right now, no one has a clear
advantage. So the price of peace is
at an all-time low. This is the
perfect time to sit down and hammer
out an agreement. Don't you get
it... attacking the Cardassians now
will only escalate the conflict and
make peace more expensive in the
long run. Now I ask you, is that
logical?
Quark sits down, pleased with his performance.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 44.
34 OMITTED
35 CLOSE ON SAKONNA
As she tries to come up with an answer to Quark's argument.
36 INT. DUKAT'S GUEST QUARTERS
Close on Dukat.
DUKAT
(thoughtful)
A concealed weapons depot located
within a civilian population center?
37 NEW ANGLE
To include Sisko, who has come to give Dukat the news.
SISKO
According to Sakonna, the Maquis are
going to attack the depot sometime
within the next fifty-two hours.
DUKAT
But she didn't tell you on which
colony the depot's hidden?
SISKO
She says she doesn't know.
DUKAT
(skeptical)
How convenient.
SISKO
I believe her.
DUKAT
Why? Because Vulcans don't lie?
SISKO
As a rule, they don't.
DUKAT
They don't blow up ships either...
as a rule. But let's assume she is
telling the truth. I trust you
haven't shared this information with
the Central Command?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 45-47.
37 CONTINUED:
SISKO
No. I haven't.
DUKAT
Good. Because they would never trust
you to handle this matter alone.
SISKO
But they would be able to tell me
where the depot is located.
DUKAT
Leave that to me.
(off Sisko's look)
I may no longer be a favorite with
the Central Command, but I know people
who are.
Sisko nods appreciatively. That's what he was hoping.
SISKO
In the meantime, I'll go to Volan
Three. See if I can talk some sense
into the Maquis.
DUKAT
And if you can't?
SISKO
Don't worry, Dukat. I told you I'd
stop them. And one way or another,
I will.
Sisko EXITS.
38 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Runabout moving through space.
39 OMITTED
40 INT. VOLAN COLONY MEETING HOUSE
KOBB is presiding. Amaros is among those present.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 48.
40 CONTINUED:
KOBB
I've also been recently informed
that thirty-five people had to be
hospitalized on Umoth Eight after
eating from public food replicators.
Sabotage is suspected.
AMAROS
From now on, guards should be posted
at all public replicators throughout
the colonies.
General agreement from the other councillors.
KOBB
Now... about the new curfew.
Suddenly they hear noise from outside the council chamber.
Kobb motions to Amaros to see what's going on. Amaros heads
for the door, which suddenly opens and...
41 SISKO
ENTERS, carrying a small satchel over his shoulder.
KOBB
(not pleased at the
interruption)
Commander Sisko, what a pleasant
surprise. If you'll just wait a
moment or two, I'll finish up this
meeting and we can talk privately.
SISKO
That won't be necessary. I want
everyone to hear what I have to say.
(addressing the room)
I don't know how many of you here
actually belong to the Maquis. Those
of you who don't probably have friends
who do. So please make sure you
pass along what I'm about to tell
you.
(a beat)
There is a treaty currently in place
between Cardassia and the Federation.
If you make yourself the enemy of
Cardassia, you'll make yourself the
enemy of the Federation.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 49.
41 CONTINUED:
The crowd erupts in reaction. Sisko waits for the buzz
to subside.
SISKO
Now I know the Maquis plan on
attacking a Cardassian weapons depot.
My advice to them... to you... is to
call it off. Because I'll be waiting
there. And I'll stop you.
42 NEW ANGLE
Suddenly all the doors to the chamber open and Hudson and
several armed Maquis ENTER.
HUDSON
A very rousing speech, Ben. I suppose
my best rebuttal would be to kill
you.
SISKO
But you won't.
Sisko puts the satchel on to the floor in front of Hudson.
HUDSON
What's this?
SISKO
(a challenge)
Your uniform.
HUDSON
You always were an optimist.
Hudson puts the satchel down on a table.
SISKO
I have reason to be. The way I see
it, now that we've stopped the
shipments of Cardassian weapons,
there's no longer any need for the
Maquis. You and I can work together
to reach a peace agreement with the
Cardassian colonies.
HUDSON
It's too late for that. We're in a
war here. And I intend to win it.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 50.
42 CONTINUED:
HUDSON
(off Sisko's reaction)
I could use your help, Ben. I'm
asking you as a friend.
SISKO
And as a friend, I have to say no.
If you attack that depot, you're
going to have to get through me first.
HUDSON
I hope not. I truly hope not.
43 ANGLE ON HUDSON (OPTICAL)
As he fires his phaser at the satchel, totally disintegrating
it. Then Hudson and the Maquis EXIT.
44 ON SISKO
Knowing that the next time he sees his friend, one of them
might not survive.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 51.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
45 INT. OPS
Sisko, Kira, Dax, Bashir, O'Brien, Odo and Dukat all at Ops
as they prepare for their upcoming mission.
DUKAT
The Bryma Colony. According to my
sources, that's the location of the
weapons depot.
SISKO
Then our objective is simple --
prevent the Maquis ships from reaching
Bryma.
DAX
We're going to have to intercept
them before they're picked up by the
colony's sensors.
KIRA
Good point. If the Cardassian
colonists even suspect they're about
to come under attack, they'll send a
message to Cardassia asking for
reinforcements.
O'BRIEN
I don't care how much the Cardassians
care about the treaty. If the Maquis
launch an assault against a civilian
target, the Central Command will
have to respond.
SISKO
We could wind up with a full scale
war on our hands. We have to stop
the Maquis.
(a beat)
Our runabouts will take up a defensive
position just outside Bryma colony's
sensor range.
O'BRIEN
The best way to detect incoming ships
would be to hide a couple of dozen
sensor probes in the system's Oort
Cloud.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 51A.
45 CONTINUED:
O'BRIEN (cont'd)
That way, we'll be able to spot the
Maquis no matter what route they
take.
BASHIR
How many Maquis ships are we
expecting?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 52.
45 CONTINUED: (2)
ODO
According to Sakonna, they only have
two ships capable of mounting the
weapons she purchased.
BASHIR
So we'll have three ships and they'll
have two. The odds are in our favor,
anyway.
O'BRIEN
Don't expect that to give us much of
an advantage, Julian. The colonists
are used to being outnumbered.
They'll fight just that much harder.
DAX
(to Sisko)
How do you propose to stop them?
DUKAT
(before Sisko can
answer)
What's that human expression? "Shoot
to kill."
Sisko gives Dukat a reprimanding look.
SISKO
We'll stop them with words if
possible... with force if necessary.
KIRA
So if they fire at us, we have orders
to shoot back?
SISKO
That's correct. We'll target their
warp engines and weapons arrays, try
to disable them.
DUKAT
How noble. I hope the Maquis will
be as obliging to you.
SISKO
I've known Cal Hudson a long time.
I doubt he would harm Federation
citizens.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 53.
45 CONTINUED: (3)
DAX
A week ago, you'd never've believed
he was capable of joining the Maquis.
Sisko looks troubled. No one's looking forward to this
confrontation.
46 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The three Runabouts waiting together in deep space.
47 INT. RIO GRANDE
Sisko and Dukat at controls.
SISKO
Rio Grande to Mekong and Orinoco.
How do you read me?
48 INT. ORINOCO
Kira and Dax at the controls.
KIRA
Orinoco here. You're loud and clear.
49 INT. MEKONG
O'Brien and Bashir.
O'BRIEN
Mekong here. Our communications
channel is fully operational and
secure.
(checking monitor)
The remote sensor probes I set up
still haven't detected any sign of
the Maquis ships.
BASHIR
Do you really think they're coming?
I mean, they know we're waiting for
them.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - REV. 02/18/94 - ACT FIVE 54.
50 INT. ORINOCO
DAX
It is possible they changed the time
frame of their attack. Postponed it
for a day, or a week.
51 INT. RIO GRANDE
SISKO
(no room for doubt)
They'll be here. The longer they
wait, the greater the chance that
the weapons depot will be moved to
another location.
Dukat nods in agreement and approval. He's looking forward
to this confrontation with the Maquis.
51A EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Time cut. The Runabouts continue their waiting game.
51B INT. ORINOCO
Kira and Dax are keeping a close eye on the runabout's
sensors.
DAX
I remember one night on Pelios
Station. Curzon convinced Benjamin
and Cal to challenge two Zakdorns to
a game of Dom-Jot.
(smiling)
Seven hours later they still hadn't
won a single game. That's when Curzon
admitted he had been betting on the
Zakdorns all along.
(fondly)
Those were good times.
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
I'm picking up two Federation ships
headed our way.
As they react.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - REV. 02/18/94 - ACT FIVE 54A.
51C
thru OMITTED
53
54 INT. RIO GRANDE
Sisko opens a channel.
SISKO
Sisko to Hudson. It's not going to
work, Cal. Turn those ships around
before someone gets hurt.
Hudson's face appears on a monitor.
HUDSON
(on monitor, cheerful)
I was going to say the same thing to
you.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - REV. 02/18/94 - ACT FIVE 55.
55 INT. MAQUIS SHIP
Hudson and Amaros at the controls. Sisko is visible on the
monitor.
HUDSON
Please, Ben. Don't make me open
fire on you.
Amaros turns off the comm.
AMAROS
He's not going to listen.
HUDSON
(working controls)
Initiating evasive maneuvers. Signal
Niles to follow my lead.
55A EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Maquis ships swoop diagonally away from the Runabouts,
which open fire as they pursue.
56 INT. MEKONG
O'Brien reading off monitor.
O'BRIEN
Commander, they're making a run for
it.
57 INT. RIO GRANDE
SISKO
(to comm)
Lock on tractor beams.
58 INT. MAQUIS SHIP
The ship jerks as the tractor beams lock on.
HUDSON
Dammit.
AMAROS
(checking panel)
They've got Niles, too.
Hudson reactivates the monitor and Sisko reappears.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 56.
58 CONTINUED:
HUDSON
(coolly, to comm)
Let us go, Ben.
59 INT. RIO GRANDE
SISKO
You know I can't do that.
60 INT. MAQUIS SHIP
Hudson gives in to the inevitable.
HUDSON
Then I suggest you duck.
(to comm)
Fire on their beam emitter.
Hudson hits a control and...
61 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Maquis ships, netted by tractor beams, open fire on the
Runabouts.
62 INT. RIO GRANDE
As the ship is rocked by the Maquis's pulse cannon fire.
DUKAT
What are you waiting for?
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
We're losing tractor lock.
KIRA'S COM VOICE
They're breaking away.
SISKO
(to comm, reluctantly)
Commence firing.
63 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Hudson's ship veers off, avoiding the phaser fire. But the
other Maquis ship takes a couple of hits. Energy courses
across the hull as its engines shut down.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 57.
64 INT. MAQUIS SHIP
AMAROS
Niles's propulsion system is down.
He's drifting.
HUDSON
We'll have to even the odds.
Hudson hits a panel.
65 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
As the Orinoco is hit and veers out of control.
66 INT. ORINOCO
Kira and Dax are holding on for dear life.
DAX
(to comm)
They hit our navigation array. I've
lost attitude control. Attempting
to compensate with manual thrusters.
KIRA
(checking panel)
It's not working. Thrusters are
still locked.
67 INT. RIO GRANDE
SISKO
(to comm)
Hang on.
(hits another control)
Chief, you go after the Orinoco.
I'll handle Hudson.
68 INT. MEKONG
O'BRIEN
Right.
(to the Orinoco)
Major, lower your shields. We'll
beam you out of there.
69 INT. RIO GRANDE
Sisko watches a monitor, checking to make sure Dax and Kira
will be safe.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 58.
69 CONTINUED:
DUKAT
(off another display)
They're coming back around.
Sisko looks up and reacts. He hits a panel and re-establishes
visual communication with Hudson.
HUDSON
(on monitor)
It's just you and me, Ben.
SISKO
I can't let you start a war.
HUDSON
I'm not turning back.
SISKO
And you're not going forward.
69A EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Rio Grande moves to intercept Hudson's ship. They fire
at each other. Hudson's ship is hit.
69B INT. MAQUIS SHIP
As the ship rocks violently.
AMAROS
We're hit... our photon torpedo tubes
are out.
HUDSON
Switch to phasers and come about.
Heading one-one-five mark two-three-
six.
69C EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
Hudson's ship turns to meet the Rio Grande's challenge.
More phaser fire is exchanged, damaging both ships.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 59.
69D INT. RIO GRANDE
As it's hit by phaser fire.
DUKAT
(reading panel)
We've taken a direct hit on our
primary fusion core.
SISKO
Initiating emergency core shutdown.
DUKAT
The port nacelle is flooded with
ionized deuterium. We've lost warp
and impulse engines.
SISKO
We still have maneuvering thrusters.
69E EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
As the Runabout once again turns toward the Maquis ship.
70 INT. MAQUIS SHIP
Hudson and Amaros are a study in contrasts. Hudson continues
to go about his business like the professional he is, but
Amaros is taut with tension.
AMAROS
They're coming back around. Use
your phasers.
HUDSON
I can't. They've knocked out the
power couplings to our weapons array.
AMAROS
What do we do?
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 60.
70 CONTINUED:
HUDSON
(all business)
The only thing we can do. Get the
hell out of here.
70A EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Maquis ship turns away from the drifting Rio Grande.
71 INT. RIO GRANDE (OPTICAL)
As Sisko and Dukat track the Maquis ship on their panels.
DUKAT
He's turning away. Now's your chance.
Fire.
Sisko ignores Dukat. Opens a channel.
SISKO
It's over, Cal.
Hudson reappears on the monitor.
HUDSON
For now, anyway. Next time tell
Starfleet to send someone else.
Doesn't feel right, us shooting at
one another.
SISKO
There won't be a next time. Stand
down.
HUDSON
(smiling)
I don't think so.
DUKAT
(checking panel; anger
rising)
He's getting away.
SISKO
(to Hudson)
You run now and I won't be able to
protect you. Starfleet'll track you
down. You won't be safe anywhere,
even in the colonies.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 61A.
71 CONTINUED:
HUDSON
Don't be so sure. I have a lot of
friends here, Ben. Besides, I have
to help the Maquis finish this thing.
SISKO
But you'll be an outlaw. A hunted
man. You're throwing away your entire
life.
HUDSON
And starting a new one.
DUKAT
(to Sisko)
What are you waiting for? He's
helpless. Finish him.
HUDSON
I'll miss you, Ben. You've been a
good friend.
Hudson's face disappears from the monitor.
SISKO
(softly)
So have you.
Dukat realizes that Sisko is not going to stop Hudson.
DUKAT
No...
He lunges for the phaser controls, but Sisko forces him back
into his seat.
DUKAT
(angry contempt)
I thought you were strong, Commander.
But you're not. You're a fool. A
sentimental fool.
SISKO
(unfazed)
I said I'd stop the Maquis and I
have. But I won't kill a good man
for trying to defend his home.
DUKAT
You disappoint me, Commander.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 61A.
71 CONTINUED: (2)
SISKO
Don't expect me to lose any sleep
over it.
And with that, Sisko sits back down at his controls.
SISKO
(to comm)
Mister O'Brien, when you have a
moment, I could use your help with
these engines.
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
Yes, sir.
And as Sisko waits for O'Brien to beam over...
72
thru OMITTED
77
78 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)
Re-establishing.
79 INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE
Sisko is sitting alone in the dark, looking over a PADD.
The door opens and Kira ENTERS.
KIRA
Commander, Gul Dukat has left the
station.
SISKO
I'm sure he's glad to be going home.
KIRA
Chief O'Brien says the Orinoco and
Rio Grande will be up and running in
a few days.
SISKO
Thank you, Major.
Kira turns to leave.
DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE 62.
79 CONTINUED:
SISKO
I just got a communique from Starfleet
congratulating me on my good work
and thanking me for preserving the
peace with the Cardassians.
KIRA
You deserve it. You prevented a
war.
SISKO
Did I? Or did I just delay the
inevitable?
They look at each other both understanding that serious
problems lay ahead, then Kira EXITS, leaving Sisko deep in
thought.
Hold on him trying to imagine what he'll do the next time he
has to face Cal Hudson...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END